Martina Clarke

Martina Clarke, Ph.D., is an Assistant Professor in the School of Interdisciplinary Informatics at the University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO), part of the College of Information Science & Technology. Her work bridges health informatics and information technology, focusing on improving healthcare systems through human-centered design and usability research.

Education:

• BS in Business Information Technology Systems, University of Charleston, 2008
• MS in Health Informatics, University of Missouri, 2012
• Ph.D. in Health Informatics, University of Missouri, 2015

Dr. Clarke's research emphasizes the integration of information technology into clinical environments in ways that support, rather than hinder, clinicians and patients. Her primary interests include user-centered design, usability evaluations of health IT systems, needs assessment, and clinical workflow analysis. A key focus of her work is reducing documentation burden among care providers, particularly shared living providers and direct support professionals, enhancing both efficiency and care quality.

Her teaching interests align closely with her research, particularly in biomedical informatics and health IT applications.

Professional Recognition:

• AMIA Certified Health Informatics Professional (ACHIP), American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA), valid 07/20/2022 – 07/20/2026

Dr. Clarke is actively engaged in research and professional development, contributing to the advancement of health informatics education and practice. She advises students in interdisciplinary informatics and is likely involved in collaborative research projects aimed at improving healthcare delivery through technology, though specific grants or labs are not mentioned in the current profile.